Plum Pudding: Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned
Whimsical Essays, Wit, & Literary CharmBy Christopher Morley
Length5h 19m
About this audiobook
In "Plum Pudding: Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned," Christopher Morley invites readers into a whimsical culinary adventure that deftly intertwines literary and gastronomical delights. This charming collection features essays, anecdotes, and poems that draw inspiration from the quaintness of American life during the early 20th century. Morley's prose is characterized by its conversational tone and playful language, blending humor with introspective musings that resonate with the reader's own experiences. The literary context of Morley's work reflects the burgeoning modernist era, capturing both the simplicity and complexity of everyday pleasures such as food, friendship, and the art of living well. Christopher Morley, a prolific author, journalist, and literary critic, was deeply influenced by his upbringing in Pennsylvania and his education at Haverford College. His diverse career spanned various fields, including literature, journalism, and even the bookselling industry. These experiences provided him with unique insights that he seamlessly wove into his writing, making him a voice for the common person during an age of rapid change and innovation. Morley'Äôs enthusiasm for life, coupled with a nostalgia for simpler times, is palpably infused within the pages of "Plum Pudding." "Plum Pudding" is highly recommended for those who relish the joys of food intertwined with thoughtful reflections on life. Morley's delightful blend of humor and introspection makes this book not only a treat for the palate but also for the mind and spirit. Readers seeking an engaging and lighthearted exploration of culinary delights and human experiences will find themselves enchanted by Morley'Äôs unique voice and perspective.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor
Length5 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ADVENTURES AT LUNCH TIME
22MR CONRAD'S NEW PREFACE
2SECRET TRANSACTIONS OF THE THREE HOURS FOR LUNCH CLUB
23THE LITTLE HOUSE
3INITIATION
24TADPOLES
4CREED OF THE THREE HOURS FOR LUNCH CLUB
25MAGIC IN SALAMIS
5A PREFACE TO THE PROFESSION OF JOURNALISM
26CONSIDER THE COMMUTER
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6FULTON STREET, AND WALT WHITMAN
27THE PERMANENCE OF POETRY
7McSORLEY'S
28BOOKS OF THE SEA
8A PORTRAIT
29FALLACIOUS MEDITATIONS ON CRITICISM
9GOING TO PHILADELPHIA
30LETTING OUT THE FURNACE
10OUR TRICOLOUR TIE
31A CITY NOTE-BOOK
11THE CLUB OF ABANDONED HUSBANDS
32THOUGHTS IN THE SUBWAY
12WEST BROADWAY
33DEMPSEY vs. CARPENTIER
13THE RUDENESS OF POETS
34A LETTER TO A SEA CAPTAIN (To D.W.B.)
141100 WORDS
35A modern humorist with the tang of an Elizabethan
15SOME INNS
36CHRISTOPHER MORLEY
16THE CLUB IN HOBOKEN
37PLUM PUDDING
17THE CLUB AT ITS WORST
38THE HAUNTED BOOKSHOP: "THIS SHOP IS HAUNTED!"
18A SUBURBAN SENTIMENTALIST
39SHANDYGAFF
19GISSING
40PIPEFULS
20A DIALOGUE
41KATHLEEN—a story
21AT THE GASTHOF ZUM OCHSEN
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